Survival of the Fittest

Get in the best shape of your life with the city’s top fitness programs, accessories, apps and more

By Madeline Hollern and Kimya Kavehkar

Published: September 2, 2014

For decades, Austin has enjoyed a reputation as one of the country’s most fitness-friendly cities, but in recent years that title has started to slip. In fact, according to the American Fitness Index, we’ve dropped from the ninth fittest city in the U.S. in 2009 to 14th in 2014. To get our fair city back on track, we’ve found a wealth of exercise options to suit any personality. Whether you’re looking for something intense, soothing, fun or easy on the wallet, we present 20 workout ideas, plus must-have fitness accessories, apps and plenty of motivation to help you get in shape or take your fitness to the next level.